Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft. Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to do an act which, if done, will not be an offence.
A)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C)A is true but R is false
D)A is false but R is true.

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Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code provides for punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment. An attempt to commit an impossible theft can still incur liability under this section, making the assertion false. However, the reason is true as it correctly states the principle that no liability arises for attempting an act that would not be an offence if completed.

Assertion (A): There Is No Liability for an Attempt to Commit